How to get the Perfect Messy Curls

hey guys!
 
So I love curling my hair, but on busy school mornings, I want something effortless and quick. That's why I wanted to show you how I curl my hair to achieve loose, relaxed curls that take less than 15 minutes, even on my thick hair (:
 

01 . Start by brushing out your hair and spraying it with a heat protectant.
 
02 . Gather your hair into a loose, high ponytail at the crown of your head.
 
03 . Set your curling wand to the highest heat setting. If you don't have a curling wand, just use a regular curling iron without the clamp.
 
04 . Taking a one inch section from your ponytail, wrap it around the curling iron and hold it for no more than 8 seconds.
 
05 . Instead of just letting your curl go, hold the curl in a spiral shape in your hand until it cools off. (This step is really important, this is what sets your curl and helps it last longer.)
 
06 . Repeat this step for the rest of the hair in your ponytail. I usually do about 6 to 8 curls, and I have pretty thick and long hair.
 
07 . Once you are done curling all the hair in your ponytail, spray it with a lightweight hairspray.
 
08 . After the hairspray is dry, very gently take out your hair tie.
 
09 . Run your fingers through your hair a few times to separate the curls, and spray with more hairspray if needed and go back and curl any sections that you missed.
 
That's it! It may seem a little lengthy at first, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it's so quick and easy! Let me know if you try this out on your hair in the comments below, and I would love to know if you have any more hair curling tips for me! Bye : )

DIY Lip Scrub

hey guys!
 
The weather is still cold where I live, and my lips get especially dry during these winter months. This lip scrub will help to remove some of the dead skin off of your lips and to make your lips softer in no time!
 
What You'll Need:
 
1 small bowl
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small container
(Optional) 1 teaspoon Vaseline
(Optional) pink food coloring
 
Directions:
 
01 . Combine the honey and sugar in a small bowl.
 
02 . Add the olive oil and mix well.
 
03 . If your lips are extra dry, feel free to add in Vaseline for extra moisture.
 
04 . If you're feeling creative, add 2-3 drops of pink food coloring to make your DIY scrub resemble Lush's lip scrub.
 
05 . Spoon your completed scrub into a container.
 
Super easy, right? Now here is how to use it.
 
-Before going bed, take a small amount of the scrub and rub it gently onto your lips.
 
-Rinse with water.
 
-Apply a generous amount of lip balm.
 
-Use your scrub twice a week!

Comment below if you try this and tell me how you liked it. Bye : )

My Top 10 Makeup Products under $10

hey guys!
 
I love collecting makeup, but some items can get really pricey! So I put together a list of some of my absolute favorite products that are amazing but also affordable.
 
01 . Covergirl Fresh Complexion Concealer ($5)
This is an amazing concealer that is creamy and blendable. It goes on with a medium coverage but it is very easily buildable and I like to use it under my eyes, though it also works great on blemishes.
 
02 . NYX Powder Blush ($5)
This is a super pigmented blush that comes in plenty of shades to choose from. I own the shades "Mauve" and "Rose Garden", and they are both great with good color payoff.
 
03 . Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner ($7)
This eyeliner is amazing and super easy to use. Its marker-like applicator makes this a great product for beginners.
 
04 . Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters ($9)
These lipsticks are super hydrating and won't leave your lips chapped or dry. They come in so many different colors and the packaging is adorable.
 
05 . Covergirl Eyeshadow Trios ($5)
By far my favorite drugstore eyeshadow brand, Covergirl has some amazing eyeshadows. I have two of their trios: "shimmering sands" and "cafe au lait". They are both great neutral colors and make eyeshadow easy.
 
06 . eos Lip Balm ($3)
These little lip balms are amazing and smell delish! I have them in the strawberry, melon and blueberry scents.
 
07 . NYX butter gloss ($6)
I am so addicted to these: they are a lip gloss that isn't at all sticky! I have the shades creme brulee (my fave), meringue, and apple strudel.
 
08 . e.l.f. liquid eyeliner ($1)
This is the perfect liquid eyeliner, and for a dollar: seriously, why not?
 
09 . Maybelline Color Tattoo ($6)
These cream shadows are super pigmented and easy to apply. I would reccommend the shades "barely branded" as a highlight and "bad to the bronze" as an all over the lid color or in the crease.
 
10 . Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara ($6)
This mascara does exactly what it promises: you will get zero clumps and long, natural looking lashes.
 
Do you guys already use any of these products? Or do you have another product under $10 that you love? Comment below and let me know! Bye (: